SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private
Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a
-16 or 15d -16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Report on Form 6-K the period from 31 July to 11 August 2006
The BOC Group plc
Chertsey Road, Windlesham,
Surrey GU20 6HJ
England
(Name and address of registrant's principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F __X__ Form 40-F _____
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as
permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
Yes: |_| No: |X|
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as
permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):
Yes: |_| No: |X|
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes: |_| No: |X|
Enclosures:
1. A notification dated 31 July 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of
business on 28 July 2006 the Company had 514,650,768 Ordinary shares
in issue.
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2. A notification dated 31 July 2006 advising of the disposal by Ogier
Trustee (Jersey) Limited, as trustee of The BOC Group plc Employee
Share Trust (1995), a total of 6,427 Ordinary shares in the Company in
which the directors have a technical interest.
3. A notification dated 31 July 2006 advising of the disposal by Ogier
Trustee (Jersey) Limited, as trustee of The BOC Group plc Employee
Share Trust (1995), a total of 28,684 Ordinary shares in the Company
in which the directors have a technical interest.
4. A notification dated 1 August 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of
business on 31 July 2006 the Company had 514,724,693 Ordinary shares
in issue.
5. A notification dated 2 August 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of
business on 1 August 2006 the Company had 514,726,804 Ordinary shares
in issue.
6. A notification dated 2 August 2006 advising of the publication of the
Supplementary Prospectus for The BOC Group plc (pound)850,000,000 Euro
Medium Term Note Programme incorporating by reference the Nine Months
Results for the period ended 30 June 2006 of The BOC Group plc.
7. A notification dated 3 August 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of
business on 2 August 2006 the Company had 514,766,218 Ordinary shares
in issue.
8. A notification dated 4 August 2006 advising that UBS AG have a 8.00%
interest in the issued Ordinary share capital of the Company.
9. A notification dated 4 August 2006 advising of the exercise of options
over 218,687 Ordinary shares in the Company and subsequent sale of
162,170 shares by S J Dempsey, a person discharging managerial
responsibility within the BOC Group.
10. A notification dated 4 August 2006 in accordance with Rules 8.1(a) and
(b) (i) of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers advising of dealings
by directors (together with their close relatives and related trusts)
of The BOC Group plc and its subsidiaries and fellow subsidiaries and
their associated companies.
11. A notification dated 7 August 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of
business on 4 August 2006 the Company had 514,984,844 Ordinary shares
in issue.
12. A notification dated 7 August 2006 advising of the disposal by Ogier
Trustee (Jersey) Limited, as trustee of The BOC Group plc Employee
Share Trust (1995), a total of 9,396 Ordinary shares in the Company in
which the directors have a technical interest.
13. A notification dated 8 August 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of
business on 7 August 2006 the Company had 514,985,344 Ordinary shares
in issue.
14. A notification dated 9 August 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the
City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of
business on 8 August 2006 the Company had 515,011,068 Ordinary shares
in issue.
15. A notification dated 9 August 2006 advising of the disposal by Ogier
Trustee (Jersey) Limited, as trustee of The BOC Group plc Employee
Share Trust (1995), a total of 6,583 Ordinary shares in the Company in
which the directors have a technical interest.
16. A notification dated 10 August 2006 in accordance with Rule 2.10 of
the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers confirming that at the close of
business on 9 August 2006 the Company had 515,031,068 Ordinary shares
in issue.
17. A notification dated 11 August 2006 in accordance with Rules 8.1(a)
and (b) (i) of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers advising of
dealings by directors (together with their close relatives and related
trusts) of The BOC Group plc and its subsidiaries and fellow
subsidiaries and their associated companies.
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 31 JULY 2006
AT 08.54 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-3107060853-35CE
31 July 2006
The BOC Group plc
RULE 2.10 ANNOUNCEMENT
The BOC Group plc ("BOC") announces, in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City
Code on Takeovers and Mergers, that as at the close of business on 28 July 2006
it had in issue 514,650,768 (including those represented by ADSs) ordinary
shares of 25 pence each ("BOC Shares").
The ISIN reference number for the BOC Shares is GB0001081206 and for the
American Depositary Shares of BOC is CUSIP055617609.
Each American Depositary Share of BOC represents two BOC Shares.
Contacts:
The BOC Group plc
Christopher Marsay, Director Investor Relations 01276 477222
The Maitland Consultancy
Neil Bennett 0207 379 5151
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 31 JULY 2006
AT 10.02 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-3107061001-6878
31 July 2006
THE BOC GROUP plc EMPLOYEE SHARE TRUST (1995)
The BOC Group plc (the Company) has been notified of the disposal on 28 July
2006 of 6,427 Ordinary shares of 25p each in the Company at nil cost per share
by Ogier Trustee (Jersey) Limited (the Trustee) as trustee of The BOC Group plc
Employee Share Trust (1995) (the Trust). These Ordinary shares have been
transferred, following exercise of options, to participants in the Company's
senior executive share incentive plans.
Following this disposal of 6,427 Ordinary shares, the Trustee now holds
4,252,259 Ordinary shares.
Each of the executive Directors of the Company is a potential beneficiary under
the Trust and therefore for Companies Act purposes is regarded as interested in
all of these 4,252,259 Ordinary shares. Despite this technical interest, each
executive Director will only be entitled to receive Ordinary shares from the
Trust in satisfaction of options granted to him in respect of these Ordinary
shares.
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 31 JULY 2006
AT 13.46 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-3107061345-D51A
31 July 2006
THE BOC GROUP plc EMPLOYEE SHARE TRUST (1995)
The BOC Group plc (the Company) has been notified of the disposal on 31 July
2006 of 28,684 Ordinary shares of 25p each in the Company at an average exercise
price of 942p per share by Ogier Trustee (Jersey) Limited (the Trustee) as
trustee of The BOC Group plc Employee Share Trust (1995) (the Trust). These
Ordinary shares have been transferred, following exercise of options, to
participants in the Company's senior executive share incentive plans.
Following this disposal of 28,684 Ordinary shares, the Trustee now holds
4,223,575 Ordinary shares.
Each of the executive Directors of the Company is a potential beneficiary under
the Trust and therefore for Companies Act purposes is regarded as interested in
all of these 4,223,575 Ordinary shares. Despite this technical interest, each
executive Director will only be entitled to receive Ordinary shares from the
Trust in satisfaction of options granted to him in respect of these Ordinary
shares.
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 1 AUGUST 2006
AT 08.57 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0108060855-63BF
1 August 2006
The BOC Group plc
RULE 2.10 ANNOUNCEMENT
The BOC Group plc ("BOC") announces, in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City
Code on Takeovers and Mergers, that as at the close of business on 31 July 2006
it had in issue 514,724,693 (including those represented by ADSs) ordinary
shares of 25 pence each ("BOC Shares").
The ISIN reference number for the BOC Shares is GB0001081206 and for the
American Depositary Shares of BOC is CUSIP055617609.
Each American Depositary Share of BOC represents two BOC Shares.
Contacts:
The BOC Group plc
Christopher Marsay, Director Investor Relations 01276 477222
The Maitland Consultancy
Neil Bennett 0207 379 5151
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 2 AUGUST 2006
AT 09.02 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0208060901-DC69
2 August 2006
The BOC Group plc
RULE 2.10 ANNOUNCEMENT
The BOC Group plc ("BOC") announces, in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City
Code on Takeovers and Mergers, that as at the close of business on 1 August 2006
it had in issue 514,726,804 (including those represented by ADSs) ordinary
shares of 25 pence each ("BOC Shares").
The ISIN reference number for the BOC Shares is GB0001081206 and for the
American Depositary Shares of BOC is CUSIP055617609.
Each American Depositary Share of BOC represents two BOC Shares.
Contacts:
The BOC Group plc
Christopher Marsay, Director Investor Relations 01276 477222
The Maitland Consultancy
Neil Bennett 0207 379 5151
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED
TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ON
2 AUGUST 2006 AT 17.11 HRS UNDER REF: 1699H
Publication of Prospectus
The following prospectus has been approved by the UK Listing Authority and is
available for viewing:
Supplementary Prospectus for The BOC Group plc (pound)850,000,000 Euro Medium
Term Note Programme incorporating by reference the Nine Months Results for the
period ended 30 June 2006 of The BOC Group plc
To view the full document, please paste the following URL into the address bar
of your browser.
www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/1699h_-2006-8-2.pdf
For further information, please contact
Peter Turner - Director, Taxation and Treasury
The BOC Group plc
Telephone: 01276 477222
Sarah Larkins - Assistant Company Secretary
The BOC Group plc
Telephone:01276 477222
DISCLAIMER - INTENDED ADDRESSEES
Please note that the information contained in the Prospectus may be addressed to
and/or targeted at persons who are residents of particular countries (specified
in the Prospectus) only and is not intended for use and should not be relied
upon by any person outside these countries and/or to whom the offer contained in
the Prospectus is not addressed. Prior to relying on the information contained
in the Prospectus you must ascertain from the Prospectus whether or not you are
part of the intended addressees of the information contained therein.
Your right to access this service is conditional upon complying with the above
requirement.
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 3 AUGUST 2006
AT 09.04 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0308060903-FA67
3 August 2006
The BOC Group plc
RULE 2.10 ANNOUNCEMENT
The BOC Group plc ("BOC") announces, in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City
Code on Takeovers and Mergers, that as at the close of business on 2 August 2006
it had in issue 514,766,218 (including those represented by ADSs) ordinary
shares of 25 pence each ("BOC Shares").
The ISIN reference number for the BOC Shares is GB0001081206 and for the
American Depositary Shares of BOC is CUSIP055617609.
Each American Depositary Share of BOC represents two BOC Shares.
Contacts:
The BOC Group plc
Christopher Marsay, Director Investor Relations 01276 477222
The Maitland Consultancy
Neil Bennett 0207 379 5151
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 4 AUGUST 2006
AT 10.57 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0408061051-89A7
SCHEDULE 10
NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES
All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.
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1. Name of company 2. Name of shareholder having
a major interest
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THE BOC GROUP plc UBS AG
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3. Please state whether notification 4. Name of the registered holder(s) and,
indicates that it is in respect of if more than one holder, the number
holding of the shareholder of shares held by each of them
named in 2 above or in respect of
a non-beneficial interest or in
the case of an individual holder
if it is a holding of that
person's spouse or children under
the age of 18
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NOTIFICATION IN RESPECT OF THE UBS AG LONDON BRANCH - 39,949,864
PARTY NAMED IN 2 ABOVE UBS GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LIFE
LIMITED - 1,226,243
UBS SECURITIES LLC - 7,020
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC - 900
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5. Number of 6. Percentage 7. Number of 8. Percentage
shares/amount of issued shares/amount of issued
of stock acquired class of stock disposed class
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9. Class of security 10. Date of 11. Date company
transaction informed
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ORDINARY SHARES OF 25P EACH 2 AUGUST 2006 4 AUGUST 2006
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12. Total holding following this 13. Total percentage holding of issued
notification class following this notification
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41,184,027 8.00%
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14. Any additional information 15. Name of contact and telephone number
for queries
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IN A LETTER DATED 3 AUGUST 2006, SARAH LARKINS
THE BOC GROUP plc HAS BEEN ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY
ADVISED THAT UBS AG HOLDS A 8.00% 01276 807383
(PREVIOUSLY 7.57%) INTEREST IN
THE ORDINARY SHARE CAPITAL OF
THE COMPANY.
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16. Name and signature of authorised company official responsible for making
this notification
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SARAH LARKINS
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Date of notification 4 AUGUST 2006
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 4 AUGUST 2006
AT 11.36 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0408061134-D94F
NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL
RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS
This form is intended for use by an issuer to make a RIS notification required
by DR 3.1.4R(1).
(1) An issuer making a notification in respect of a transaction relating
to the shares or debentures of the issuer should complete boxes
1 to 16, 23 and 24.
(2) An issuer making a notification in respect of a derivative relating
the shares of the issuer should complete boxes 1 to 4,
6, 8,13, 14, 16, 23 and 24.
(3) An issuer making a notification in respect of options granted to a
director/person discharging managerial responsibilities should
complete boxes 1 to 3 and 17 to 24.
(4) An issuer making a notification in respect of a financial instrument
relating to the shares of the issuer (other than a debenture) should
complete boxes 1 to 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 23 and 24.
Please complete all relevant boxes should in block capital letters.
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1. Name of the issuer 2. State whether the notification relates
to (i) a transaction notified in
accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a); or
(ii) DR 3.1.4(R)(1)(b) a disclosure
made in accordance with section 324
(as extended by section 328) of
the Companies Act 1985; or
(iii) both (i) and (ii)
THE BOC GROUP plc IN ACCORDANCE WITH (i) ABOVE
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3. Name of person discharging 4. State whether notification
managerial relates to a person connected with a person
responsibilities/director discharging managerial
responsibilities/director named in 3
and identify the connected person
STEPHEN JAMES DEMPSEY N/A
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5. Indicate whether the notification 6. Description of shares (including
is in respect of a holding of the (class), debenture or derivative or
person referred to in 3 or 4 financial instruments relatring
above or in respect of a to shares
non-beneficial interest
IN RESPECT OF A HOLDING OF THE ORDINARY SHARES OF 25P EACH
PERSON DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL
RESPONSIBILITY IN 3 ABOVE
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7. Name of registered shareholders(s)8. State the nature of the transaction
and, if 8more than one, the number
of shares held by each of them
STEPHEN JAMES DEMPSEY EXERCISE OF A TOTAL OF 218,687
EXECUTIVE SHARE OPTIONS AND LTIP
OPTIONS GRANTED IN FEBRUARY 1999,
MAY 2000, FEBRUARY 2001, FEBRUARY 2002
AND FEBRUARY 2003 & SUBSEQUENT SALE
OF 162,170 SHARES
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9. Number of shares, debentures or 10. Percentage of issued class acquired
financial instruments relating to (treasury shares of that class
shares acquired should not be taken into account when
calculating percentage)
218,687 0.04%
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11. Number of shares, debentures or 12. Percentage of issued class disposed
financial instruments relating to (treasury shares of that class should
shares disposed not be taken into account when
calculating percentage)
162,170 0.03%
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13. Price per share or value of 14. Date and place of transaction
transaction
15,000 AT 851P; 87,500 AT 937P; 3 AUGUST 2006, WINDLESHAM
35,000 AT 993P; 45,000 AT 1016P;
26,791 AT 776P AND 9,396 AT NIL
VALUE (EXERCISE)
162,170 AT 1604P PER SHARE (SALE)
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15. Total holding following 16. Date issuer informed of transaction
notification and total percentage
holding following notification
(any treasury shares should not
be taken into account when
calculating percentage)
61,693 SHARES / 90,940 OPTIONS 4 AUGUST 2006
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If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by
the issuer complete the following boxes
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17 Date of grant 18. Period during which or date on which
it can be exercised
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19. Total amount paid (if any) for 20. Description of shares or debentures
grant of the option involved (class and number)
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21. Exercise price (if fixed at time 22. Total number of shares or debentures
of grant) or indication that price over which options held following
is to be fixed at the time of notification
exercise
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23. Any additional information 24. Name of contact and telephone number
for queries
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Name and signature of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making
notification
KAREN WESTON, COMPANY SECRETARIAL ADMINISTRATOR
Date of notification 4 AUGUST 2006
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY
INFORMATION SERVICE ON 4 AUGUST 2006
AT 15.38 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0408061537-9F84
FORM 8.1
DEALINGS BY OFFERORS, OFFEREE COMPANIES OR THEIR ASSOCIATES
FOR THEMSELVES OR FOR DISCRETIONARY CLIENTS
(Rules 8.1(a) and (b)(i) of the Takeover Code)
1. KEY INFORMATION
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Name of person dealing (Note 1) See attached Schedule
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Company dealt in The BOC Group plc
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Class of relevant security to which the dealings Ordinary shares of 25 pence
each being disclosed relate (Note 2)
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Date of dealing See attached Schedule
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2. INTERESTS, SHORT POSITIONS AND RIGHTS TO SUBSCRIBE
(a) Interests and short positions (following dealing) in the class of relevant security dealt in (Note 3)
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Long Short
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Number (%) Number (%)
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(1) Relevant securities See attached See attached See attached See
Schedule Schedule Schedule attached
Schedule
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(2) Derivatives (other than options) N/A N/A N/A N/A
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(3) Options and agreements to purchase/sell N/A N/A N/A N/A
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Total See attached See attached See attached See
Schedule Schedule Schedule attached
Schedule
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(b) Interests and short positions in relevant securities of the company, other than the class dealt in (Note 3)
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Class of relevant security: Long Short
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Number (%) Number (%)
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(1) Relevant securities N/A N/A N/A N/A
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(2) Derivatives (other than options) N/A N/A N/A N/A
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(3) Options and agreements to purchase/sell N/A N/A N/A N/A
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Total N/A N/A N/A N/A
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(c) Rights to subscribe (Note 3)
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Class of relevant security: Details
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Ordinary Shares of 25p each See attached Schedule
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3. DEALINGS (Note 4)
(a) Purchases and sales
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Purchase/sale Number of securities Price per unit (Note 5)
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See attached Schedule
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(b) Derivatives transactions (other than options)
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Product name, Long/short (Note 6) Number of securities (Note 7) Price per unit (Note 5)
e.g. CFD
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N/A N/A N/A N/A
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(c) Options transactions in respect of existing securities
(i) Writing, selling, purchasing or varying
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Product name, Writing, Number of securities Exercise Type, e.g. Expiry Option money
e.g. call option selling, to which the option price American, date paid/received
purchasing, relates (Note 7) European etc. per unit
varying etc. (Note 5)
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N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
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(ii) Exercising
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Product name, e.g. call option Number of securities Exercise price per unit (Note 5)
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N/A N/A N/A
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(d) Other dealings (including new securities) (Note 4)
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Nature of transaction (Note 8) Details Price per unit (if applicable)
(Note 5)
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N/A N/A N/A
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4. OTHER INFORMATION
Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives
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Full details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding between the person
disclosing and any other person relating to the voting rights of any relevant
securities under any option referred to on this form or relating to the voting
rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any
derivative referred to on this form is referenced. If none, this should be
stated.
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None
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Is a Supplemental Form 8 attached? (Note 9) - NO
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Date of disclosure 4 August 2006
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Contact name Sarah Larkins
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Telephone number 01276 807383
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Name of offeree/offeror with which associated The BOC Group plc
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Specify category and nature of associate status (Note 10) Category (3) - directors (together with their
close relatives and related trusts) of The BOC
Group plc and its subsidiaries and fellow
subsidiaries and their associated companies.
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Notes
The Notes on Form 8.1 can be viewed on the Takeover Panel's website at
www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk
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SCHEDULE
Form 8.1 Aggregated Dealings Disclosure
For category 3 associates the period 28 July to 4 August 2006
Part A - Purchases and Sales
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Resultant holding of
shares
(excl. shares under
Name Date of dealing Purchase/Sale Number of shares Price ((pound)) option)
Number
%
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Kevin BAUDHUIN 28/07/2006 Purchase (LTIP) 6,427 Nil Cost 6,427 0.001%
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Roger DIXON 18/07/2006 Sale 959 1598p Nil 0.00%
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Gerald Finbarr Healy DONOVAN 01/08/2006 Purchase (SAYE) 293 870p 1,879 0.0004%
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Steven ELLIS 26/07/2006 Sale (ESOS) 1,203 1603p 1,673 0.0003%
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Part B - Exercising Options
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Resultant holding
Product name Number of shares Exercise of shares under
Name Date of exercise (e.g. acquired price ((pound)) per option
option/award) share Number %
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Kevin BAUDHUIN 28/07/2006 Option (LTIP) 6,427 Nil Cost 81,626 0.016%
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Gerald Finbarr Healy DONOVAN 01/08/2006 Option (SAYE) 293 870p 7,835 0.002%
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Steven ELLIS 26/07/2006 Option (ESOS) 1,203 873.25p 16,035 0.003%
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 7 AUGUST 2006
AT 09.05 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0708060902-F829
7 August 2006
The BOC Group plc
RULE 2.10 ANNOUNCEMENT
The BOC Group plc ("BOC") announces, in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City
Code on Takeovers and Mergers, that as at the close of business on 4 August 2006
it had in issue 514,984,844 (including those represented by ADSs) ordinary
shares of 25 pence each ("BOC Shares").
The ISIN reference number for the BOC Shares is GB0001081206 and for the
American Depositary Shares of BOC is CUSIP055617609.
Each American Depositary Share of BOC represents two BOC Shares.
Contacts:
The BOC Group plc
Christopher Marsay, Director Investor Relations 01276 477222
The Maitland Consultancy
Neil Bennett 0207 379 5151
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 7 AUGUST 2006
AT 10.04 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0708061003-A35E
7 August 2006
THE BOC GROUP plc EMPLOYEE SHARE TRUST (1995)
The BOC Group plc (the Company) has been notified of the disposal on 7 August
2006 of 9,396 Ordinary shares of 25p each in the Company at nil cost per share
by Ogier Trustee (Jersey) Limited (the Trustee) as trustee of The BOC Group plc
Employee Share Trust (1995) (the Trust). These Ordinary shares have been
transferred, following exercise of options, to participants in the Company's
senior executive share incentive plans.
Following this disposal of 9,396 Ordinary shares, the Trustee now holds
4,214,179 Ordinary shares.
Each of the executive Directors of the Company is a potential beneficiary under
the Trust and therefore for Companies Act purposes is regarded as interested in
all of these 4,214,179 Ordinary shares. Despite this technical interest, each
executive Director will only be entitled to receive Ordinary shares from the
Trust in satisfaction of options granted to him in respect of these Ordinary
shares.
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 8 AUGUST 2006
AT 09.00 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0808060859-AB3F
8 August 2006
The BOC Group plc
RULE 2.10 ANNOUNCEMENT
The BOC Group plc ("BOC") announces, in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City
Code on Takeovers and Mergers, that as at the close of business on 7 August 2006
it had in issue 514,985,344 (including those represented by ADSs) ordinary
shares of 25 pence each ("BOC Shares").
The ISIN reference number for the BOC Shares is GB0001081206 and for the
American Depositary Shares of BOC is CUSIP055617609.
Each American Depositary Share of BOC represents two BOC Shares.
Contacts:
The BOC Group plc
Christopher Marsay, Director Investor Relations 01276 477222
The Maitland Consultancy
Neil Bennett 0207 379 5151
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 9 AUGUST 2006
AT 08.51 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0908060850-DF59
9 August 2006
The BOC Group plc
RULE 2.10 ANNOUNCEMENT
The BOC Group plc ("BOC") announces, in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City
Code on Takeovers and Mergers, that as at the close of business on 8 August 2006
it had in issue 515,011,068 (including those represented by ADSs) ordinary
shares of 25 pence each ("BOC Shares").
The ISIN reference number for the BOC Shares is GB0001081206 and for the
American Depositary Shares of BOC is CUSIP055617609.
Each American Depositary Share of BOC represents two BOC Shares.
Contacts:
The BOC Group plc
Christopher Marsay, Director Investor Relations 01276 477222
The Maitland Consultancy
Neil Bennett 0207 379 5151
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 9 AUGUST 2006
AT 16.37 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-0908061636-4DAC
9 August 2006
THE BOC GROUP plc EMPLOYEE SHARE TRUST (1995)
The BOC Group plc (the Company) has been notified of the disposal on 9 August
2006 of 6,583 Ordinary shares of 25p each in the Company at nil cost per share
by Ogier Trustee (Jersey) Limited (the Trustee) as trustee of The BOC Group plc
Employee Share Trust (1995) (the Trust). These Ordinary shares have been
transferred, following exercise of options, to participants in the Company's
senior executive share incentive plans.
Following this disposal of 6,583 Ordinary shares, the Trustee now holds
4,207,596 Ordinary shares.
Each of the executive Directors of the Company is a potential beneficiary under
the Trust and therefore for Companies Act purposes is regarded as interested in
all of these 4,207,596 Ordinary shares. Despite this technical interest, each
executive Director will only be entitled to receive Ordinary shares from the
Trust in satisfaction of options granted to him in respect of these Ordinary
shares.
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE
ON 10 AUGUST 2006
AT 08.49 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1008060848-C32B
10 August 2006
The BOC Group plc
RULE 2.10 ANNOUNCEMENT
The BOC Group plc ("BOC") announces, in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City
Code on Takeovers and Mergers, that as at the close of business on 9 August 2006
it had in issue 515,031,068 (including those represented by ADSs) ordinary
shares of 25 pence each ("BOC Shares").
The ISIN reference number for the BOC Shares is GB0001081206 and for the
American Depositary Shares of BOC is CUSIP055617609.
Each American Depositary Share of BOC represents two BOC Shares.
Contacts:
The BOC Group plc
Christopher Marsay, Director Investor Relations 01276 477222
The Maitland Consultancy
Neil Bennett 0207 379 5151
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THE BOC GROUP plc ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED TO A REGULATORY
INFORMATION SERVICE ON 11 AUGUST 2006
AT 15.16 HRS UNDER REF: PRNUK-1108061514-74BD
FORM 8.1
DEALINGS BY OFFERORS, OFFEREE COMPANIES OR THEIR ASSOCIATES
FOR THEMSELVES OR FOR DISCRETIONARY CLIENTS
(Rules 8.1(a) and (b)(i) of the Takeover Code)
1. KEY INFORMATION
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Name of person dealing (Note 1) Peter HYLAND
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Company dealt in The BOC Group plc
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Class of relevant security to which the dealings Ordinary shares of 25 pence
each being disclosed relate (Note 2)
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Date of dealing 21 July 2006
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2. INTERESTS, SHORT POSITIONS AND RIGHTS TO SUBSCRIBE
(a) Interests and short positions (following dealing) in the class of relevant security dealt in (Note 3)
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Long Short
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Number (%) Number (%)
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(1) Relevant securities NIL 0.00% N/A N/A
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(2) Derivatives (other than options) N/A N/A N/A N/A
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(3) Options and agreements to purchase/sell N/A N/A N/A N/A
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Total NIL 0.00% N/A N/A
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(b) Interests and short positions in relevant securities of the company, other than the class dealt in (Note 3)
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Class of relevant security: Long Short
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Number (%) Number (%)
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(1) Relevant securities N/A N/A N/A N/A
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(2) Derivatives (other than options) N/A N/A N/A N/A
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(3) Options and agreements to purchase/sell N/A N/A N/A N/A
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Total N/A N/A N/A N/A
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(c) Rights to subscribe (Note 3)
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Class of relevant security: Details
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Ordinary Shares of 25p each 9,912
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3. DEALINGS (Note 4)
(a) Purchases and sales
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Purchase/sale Number of securities Price per unit (Note 5)
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Sale 1,275 1602p
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(b) Derivatives transactions (other than options)
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Product name, Long/short (Note 6) Number of securities (Note 7) Price per unit (Note 5)
e.g. CFD
-------------------------- ----------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ----------------------------
N/A N/A N/A N/A
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(c) Options transactions in respect of existing securities
(i) Writing, selling, purchasing or varying
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Product name, Writing, Number of securities Exercise Type, e.g. Expiry Option
e.g. call option selling, to which the option price American, date money
purchasing, relates (Note 7) European etc. paid/received
varying etc. per unit
(Note 5)
----------------------- ------------------ ------------------------ --------------- ---------------- ------------ ------------
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
----------------------- ------------------ ------------------------ --------------- ---------------- ------------ ------------
(ii) Exercising
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Product name, e.g. call option Number of securities Exercise price per unit (Note 5)
--------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ -------------------------------------
N/A N/A N/A
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(d) Other dealings (including new securities) (Note 4)
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Nature of transaction (Note 8) Details Price per unit (if applicable)
(Note 5)
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N/A N/A N/A
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4. OTHER INFORMATION
Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives
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Full details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding between the person
disclosing and any other person relating to the voting rights of any relevant
securities under any option referred to on this form or relating to the voting
rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any
derivative referred to on this form is referenced. If none, this should be
stated.
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None
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Is a Supplemental Form 8 attached? (Note 9) - NO
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Date of disclosure 11 August 2006
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Contact name Sarah Larkins
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Telephone number 01276 807383
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Name of offeree/offeror with which associated The BOC Group plc
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Specify category and nature of associate status (Note 10) Category (3) - directors (together with their
close relatives and related trusts) of The BOC
Group plc and its subsidiaries and fellow
subsidiaries and their associated companies.
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Notes
The Notes on Form 8.1 can be viewed on the Takeover Panel's website at
www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant, The BOC Group plc, has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 14, 2006
By: /s/ Sarah Larkins
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Name: Sarah Larkins
Title: Assistant Company Secretary